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Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AfroFuture Detroit unveils first wave of festival acts: Davido, Kaytranada, more
An international array of artists will help create the musical tapestry this summer at the inaugural AfroFuture Detroit festival. Organizers on Thursday announced the first wave of artists tapped for the event, which will run Aug. 16-17 at the Bedrock Detroit Douglass Site, just north of downtown. Also unveiled Thursday were Nigerian gospel singer Flavour and rising Afrobeat artist Lojay, with Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley as the first hometown act named to the 2025 lineup. Producers also revealed the first batch of DJs and party hosts to lead the action elsewhere on the AfroFuture grounds, including DBN Gogo, Juls, TxC, and DJ K-DAWG & EZ Pass, whose sets will fuse culture-spanning music with classic Detroit sounds. The fest's main-stage artists will include Nigerian star Davido, Haitian-Canadian DJ Kaytranada, Brazilian pop singer Ludmilla and Congolese singer-rapper Gims. AfroFuture was launched in Ghana in 2019 — then as Afrochella — setting out to celebrate African music's global diaspora. The festival's U.S. debut comes this August at the Douglass Site in Detroit, where a previous fest brand, Afro Nation, was presented in 2023 and 2024. This year's event will feature two music stages, a designer marketplace and other amenities. More: Metro Detroit spots celebrate first day of spring with free ice cream, Italian ice More: Detroit concerts on sale this week: Black Keys, Babymetal, Jamey Johnson, more 'This summer in Detroit, we're creating something truly transformative — a celebration where every sense is engaged and every aspect of culture is elevated, AfroNation cofounder Abdul Karim Abdullah said in a statement. A ticket presale launched Thursday, with general-admission passes starting at $99 and VIP packages at $199. In anticipation of a visiting audience, organizers also announced lodging partnerships with the Roost Detroit at Block Tower and the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown, and an airline partnership with Delta that offers discounted flights. AfroFuture Detroit is sponsored by Bedrock and produced by Paxahau, whose other events include the annual Movement electronic music festival at Hart Plaza. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: AfroFuture Detroit unveils wave of fest acts: Davido, Kaytranada, more
CBS News
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
AfroFuture cultural showcase to make U.S. debut in Detroit
(CBS DETROIT) - AfroFuture, an international celebration of African and African diaspora music and culture, has scheduled a 2025 showcase in Detroit. The event, Aug 16 and 17 at Bedrock's Douglass Site, corner of Alfred Street and Beaubien Boulevard, will be the festival's debut in the United States. Previous events include those in Ghana. "AfroFuture Detroit isn't just about music (though, trust us, the beats will be fire). It's a full immersive experience. A fusion of music, food, fashion and art," the announcement said. "It's where Afrobeats, Amapiano, Motown and Techno collide to create a one-of-a-kind experience that'll keep you vibing long after it's over." Plans include a marketplace showcasing African and diasporic talent; and an artist lineup to be announced. The Detroit event is presented by Bedrock and produced by Paxahau. Ticket selections will start at $99.
